Chapter 9: Handling Pressure and Criticism Effectively

Chapter 9: Handling Pressure and Criticism EffectivelyYou Are Not Your Mistakes or FailuresHandling Criticism and Pressure Developing a Healthy Mindset on Criticism <br/><br/>As an athlete, you will inevitably face criticism and pressure at some point in your career. You will inevitably make mistakes. It is how you handle these situations that will determine your success. Some athletes crumble under pressure, while others thrive. The key to handling criticism and pressure lies in having a healthy mindset. Look back at the assessment from Chapter 3. Did you have a fixed or a growth mindset when it comes to criticism and mistakes? <br/><br/>What type of negative self-talk did you have about criticism and mistakes? <br/><br/>How did you decide to reframe those mindsets?